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On 29-October-2015 8:01 AM, Don McKenzie wrote:
> On 28/10/2015 11:25 PM, Max wrote:
>> Why do so many people use Chrome instead of Internet Explorer?
>
> Perhaps the simple answer to that is Microsoft is so pushy about their 
> products, they are forcing users to try alternatives.

M$ wants to control our entire computing experience, and many ppl take 
exception to that

>
> That is also why Linux following is growing slowly each day.
> http://www.w3schools.com/browsers/browsers_stats.asp

and that's a good thing

>
>
> Check out the stats on how quickly browsers have changed positions in 
> the last few years:
> http://www.w3schools.com/browsers/browsers_stats.asp
>
> Same as W10, why do I have to jump through so many hoops to stop them 
> upgrading my very workable system to something I don't want or need? 
> Can't I keep W7 and W8 as it is? 

exactly. they want us on a continual upgrade cycle of software and hardware

> At least my XP computers are stable and reliable.

mine too

>
> Cheers Don...
>
>


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